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Aloft Denver International Airport is the Newest Hotspot for Savvy Travelers.

WHITE PLAINS, NY – December 11, 2008: aloha! Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its stylish new lifestyle brand,
Aloftsm hotelstoday announced the opening of Aloft Denver
International Airport. Owned by Englewood, Colorado based Stonebridge
Companies, the new-build hotel is located in the dynamic suburb of Aurora,
Colorado, just outside downtown Denver. Aloft Denver International
Airport offers 144 spacious, loft-like rooms, intuitive technologies and a hip,
social atmosphere.

Just minutes from the airport, the new Aloft is convenient to downtown Denver,
the Shops at Stapleton, the Fitzsimmons Medical Campus and Gateway Park, a
premier mixed-use development. Also nearby are Invesco Field at Mile
High, Coors Field, Pepsi Center and Elitch Gardens amusement park. Outdoor
enthusiasts will enjoy a diversity of recreation in the Denver area including
hiking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. Aloft Denver International Airport
will also offer 1,150 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool and fitness
facility.

“The urban design aesthetic and lively social atmosphere of Aloft hotels will
inject even more energy into the Denver metro scene,” said Brian McGuinness,
Senior Vice President, Aloft Hotels. “Bold and stylish,Aloft Denver
International Airport is the perfect addition to ‘Mile High City,’ offering an
electric and eclectic experience targeted to younger, tech-savvy
travelers.”

“Everything about Aloft Denver International Airport is designed to appeal to a
whole new generation of travelers who expect their lodging to reflect their
lifestyle,” said Navin C. Dimond, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Stonebridge Companies. “Savvy travelers and professionals from the area will
enjoy the playful atmosphere at the w xyzSM bar, including
its twilight happy hour and Diva DJ’s on Thursday nights.”

A Vision of W Hotels, Aloftis a new destination sensation featuring
loft-inspired design, accessible technology and a stylish urban attitude. Guest
rooms feature the brand’s signature nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows and
the ultra-comfortable bed, as well as roomy walk-in showers and amenities
created by Bliss® Spa. Each Aloft room is also a combination high-tech office
and entertainment center equipped with wireless internet access anda one-stop
connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry all linked to a 42”
flat-panel, HDTV-ready television.

Designed in conjunction with world-renowned David Rockwell and the Rockwell
Group, Aloft offers atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle,
read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with
friends at the re:mixSMcommunal lobby area and w
xyzSMbar. The re:chargeSMfitness center and
splash pool give travelers options to de-stress and re-energize, while
re:fuel by aloftSM offers sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and
beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day. Aloft is also committed to the
environment and launched a see green program, which promotes
ecologically friendly practices, products and services both inside and outside
the hotel. For example, Aloft incorporates recycled materials in its design and
provides preferred parking for hybrid cars.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than
100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels,
resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St.
Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®,
Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four
Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM,
and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation
Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality
vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit
www.starwoodhotels.com.